SOAS University of London Felix Scholarship 2026

The SOAS University of London Felix Scholarships are available to Indian nationals with first class degrees to pursue postgraduate studies at SOAS University of London. 

• Table of Content
• About SOAS University of London
• SOAS University of London Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of SOAS University of London Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for SOAS University of London Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for SOAS University of London Postgraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

SOAS University of London Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of SOAS University of London Postgraduate Scholarship

• The Felix Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees, living costs and a return air fare.

Requirements for SOAS University of London Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

Candidates must:

• Be Indian nationals not currently living or studying outside of India.
• Have at least a first class bachelors degree from an Indian university or comparable institution. We may give priority to applicants with a higher first class bachelors degrees.
  • Exceptionally, those with an upper second-class degree at the bachelors level may be considered if they hold a first class degree at the masters level.
• Demonstrate financial need.

Candidates must not:

• Have previously studied for 1 year or more outside India.
• Hold degrees from universities outside India.
• Hold a masters degree if applying for a masters degree scholarship.
• Hold a PhD if applying for a PhD scholarship.
• Have already taken up a scholarship to pursue PhD studies at an Indian University.

Felix Master's alumni who have obtained a distinction at masters may apply for a PhD Felix scholarship. Graduates are expected to return to work in their home country.

Interview date, Process and Venue for SOAS University of London Postgraduate Scholarship

• Candidates will be assessed on academic merit. Financial need will also be taken into consideration.
• You will need to have a firm (unconditional) offer for your programme by the time the Scholarship Panel meet. If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible. (Please note that this scholarship does not cover funding for pre-sessional courses.)

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Step one

Apply for your programme by 12 noon UK local time on 2 March 2026. Applicants must submit a complete online application for admission:

• Apply for for a masters degree
• Apply for a research degree

Applicants must have submitted a complete admission by the scholarship application deadline. The panel will be considering your scholarship application together with your online application for admission.

Step two

• Apply for the scholarship by 12 noon UK local time on 2 March 2026. You must apply for this scholarship via the admissions portal. You will need to have applied for a course to get login credentials for this.

If you do not see the scholarship you are hoping to apply for within your admissions portal, please double-check you meet the eligibility criteria.

For enquiries, please contact the Scholarships department:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 (0)20 7074 5090

For more information, kindly visit SOAS University of London scholarship webpage.